#16979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #16979e is composed of 8.6% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.1% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 183.1 degrees, a saturation of 75.6% and a lightness of 35.3%. #16979e color hex could be obtained by blending #2cffff with #002f3d. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 9
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 86
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#16979e color description : Dark cyan.

#16979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #16979e has RGB values of R:22, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.86, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1480606.

Hex triplet 16979e #16979e
RGB Decimal 22, 151, 158 rgb(22,151,158)
RGB Percent 8.6, 59.2, 62 rgb(8.6%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 86, 4, 0, 38
HSL 183.1°, 75.6, 35.3 hsl(183.1,75.6%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.1°, 86.1, 62
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 56.851, -29.202, -12.948
XYZ 17.567, 24.771, 36.201
xyY 0.224, 0.315, 24.771
CIE-LCH 56.851, 31.944, 203.912
CIE-LUV 56.851, -41.877, -15.1
Hunter-Lab 49.77, -24.093, -8.287
Binary 00010110, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #16979e

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Alternatives to #16979e

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#16979e Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #16979e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #000303 is the darkest color, while #f1fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #16979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #545f60 is the less saturated color, while #01aab3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #16979e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #717171 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f797a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d8d9a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d8ba9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #279ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #61919b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #628fa5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #219aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population